at no cost! par Y ticipate in SunWise our school can such as inviting guest speakers to school assemblies, to enhance sun safety efforts. The program encourages schools to provide a sun-safe infrastructure, including shade structures (e.g., canopies, trees) and policies (e.g., using hats, sunscreen, sunglasses) that promote sun protection in a school setTh T e SunWise School Program he SunWise School Program is an environmental and health education program that aims to teach children and their caregivers how to protect themselves from overexposure to the sun. Through the use of classroom-based, school-based, and community-based components, SunWise seeks to develop sustained sun-safe behaviors. The program’s learning components build on a solid combination of traditional and innovative education practices already in use in many U.S. elementary and middle schools. Through the program, educators, students, and their families will increase their awareness of simple steps they can take to protect themselves from overexposure to the sun. Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks. Children also will acquire scientific knowledge and develop an understanding of the environmental concepts related to sun protection. ting. Though based in schools, SunWise also supports community partnerships, Recognizing the many issues schools are asked to address daily, SunWise has been developed with the needs of schools and educators in mind. The program is designed to provide maximum flexibility—elements can be used as stand-alone teaching tools or to complement existing school curricula. The time commitment necessary to implement SunWise is minimal, while the potential payoff in lower skin cancer rates—and other health benefits in the future—is high.
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